Governments want to decrease the negative effects of climate change. Which of these measures would be most effective?

Question

Select the two correct answers. (2 points)
Responses

Give tax incentives for energy conservation in homes and businesses.
Give tax incentives for energy conservation in homes and businesses.

Make the price of gasoline and diesel cheaper for consumers.
Make the price of gasoline and diesel cheaper for consumers.

Transition from power plants that burn natural gas to those that do not use fossil fuels.
Transition from power plants that burn natural gas to those that do not use fossil fuels.

Convert electric power plants from natural gas to coal.

Answer 1

The two measures that would be most effective in decreasing the negative effects of climate change are:

1. Give tax incentives for energy conservation in homes and businesses. - Encouraging energy conservation can significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions.

2. Transition from power plants that burn natural gas to those that do not use fossil fuels. - Shifting to renewable energy sources would greatly decrease greenhouse gas emissions and help combat climate change.

The other options would likely exacerbate climate change rather than mitigate it.